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W122 OSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 121,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 121,266 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shox's corroded

eml on

n/s/f t.r.e boot burst

n/s/r shox cover falling down

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,092 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose/ insecure

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2010 113,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose/ insecure

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,777 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 77,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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W122 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W122 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W122 OSA registered?

W122 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W122 OSA safe to buy?

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